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utmost

adjective noun

Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
TM
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

    “Extreme cold”

adjective

  1. (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order

    “Had traveled to the farthest frontier”

noun

  1. The greatest possible degree

    “He tried his utmost”

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Example Sentences

Extreme cold
Extreme caution
Extreme pleasure
Utmost contempt
To the utmost degree
In the uttermost distress
Had traveled to the farthest frontier
Don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree
Explored the furthest reaches of space
The utmost tip of the peninsula
He tried his utmost

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